Recently, while grocery shopping at my local grocery store, "Metro," I noticed that it is now carrying Purity products. Being a native Newfoundlander, I was excited to see that a Newfoundland product is available here in Ottawa. However I was disappointed for a couple of reasons. First, it was categorized as "International," (last time I checked Newfoundland is still part of Canada). And secondly, it was stocked directly under a sign for Mexican products, thus making one believe that Purity is from Mexico, for people who would not know otherwise.
My Brother in law did contact "Metro" through email and their response stated that the store was correct in displaying this product in the International Foods aisle because they are trying to highlight the fact that these are products not normally sold in Ontario while also trying to satisfy a demand in this local area, oh and they did apologize for the "Mexican" sign (but they did not say if the store was asked to move it)
So, am I to believe that anything not made or grown in Ontario is now considered "International", or does that now mean that I need a passport to visit Newfoundland? I am confused, as far as I knew, Ontario and Newfoundland were still part of Canada and thus part of one nation, or maybe its just because our culture is so unique that we are our own Nation and ironically this grocery store is the first to recognize that!!
Just thought I would share this with you all for it makes me chuckle each time I pass that aisle when doing my grocery shopping!   Submitted By: Helena Barrington Squires